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Tarleton State has placed men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie on temporary administrative leave as the university investigates a complaint, ESPN reports. Gillispie is entering his sixth season with the Texans. Assistant coach Glynn Cyprien will serve as acting head coach in Gillispie’s absence. The university has provided no details about the nature of the complaint and has not offered a timeline for how long the investigation will take.
Gillispie, 65, has faced a career marked by controversy and health concerns. His tenure at Texas Tech (2011-12) included allegations of player mistreatment, including forcing injured athletes to practice, and he was reprimanded for exceeding NCAA practice limits.Â
In September 2012, he took an indefinite medical leave after hospitalization for heart-related symptoms and resigned later that year, citing health concerns. Earlier, during his time at Kentucky (2007-09), Gillispie was dismissed after two seasons amid concerns over fit and contractual disputes following a campaign in which the Wildcats missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1991. He later settled a lawsuit with the university for nearly $3 million.
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Despite these challenges, Gillispie has a history of success on the court. He first gained…
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